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— January 2, 2024

Bill Beaumont gimps again

Very honorary end of the year for Bill Beaumont (photo above). The World Rugby president is in the King of England's New Year honors list. It's done... Read more "

— July 18, 2023

A podcast for France 2023

World Rugby innovates. The body announces the launch of its first podcast entirely dedicated to the 2023 World Cup in France. The first episode, recorded in Paris during... Read more "

— May 12, 2023

John Jeffrey succeeds Bernard Laporte

World Rugby has definitely turned the page on Bernard Laporte. The body announced via a press release on Thursday, May 11, the election as vice-president of the Scotsman John Jeffrey (photo above). He... Read more "

— April 14, 2023

John Jeffrey replaces Bernard Laporte

The position was vacant. She is no longer. The International Rugby Federation (World Rugby) has announced the appointment of Scotsman John Jeffrey (photo above) as vice-president of the body.... Read more "

— December 14, 2022

Bernard Laporte renounces the vice-presidency

The World Rugby executive committee has one empty seat. The international body announced on Tuesday December 13 the “temporary and voluntary” withdrawal but with immediate effect of its vice-president,... Read more "

— November 8, 2022

Mick Wright comes on board

New recruit at World Rugby. The body announces the arrival of Briton Mick Wright (photo above) as director of operations within its new division dedicated to events, “EventsCo”. He... Read more "

— August 30, 2022

Place for women

World Rugby wants to feminize its governance and that of its national federations. The body announces that it has decided to join forces with a working group dedicated to the development of women's sport,... Read more "

— August 2, 2022

A New Zealander in charge of ethics

World Rugby continues its reform work. The international body announces the appointment of an independent manager for ethics issues, former New Zealand police officer Neil Hallett. He will be responsible for supporting the... Read more "